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I'm not inclined to handle my google or facebook account to an unknown site.Is there a reason why you do not allow direct accounts?

Yes, two in fact:
a) I don't want to store passwords and have another reason for hackers to target me, so instead use the oAuth protocol to manage all authentication for me instead. You sign in to (eg) google, google then tells my site you're who you say you are, and redirects you to aquarium manager, with your username which is then linked to an account and you can load up your tanks.
b) I personally don't like remembering yet another username/password combo, and suspect many other's don't either.

That said, if you feel uncomfortable about doing this then that is OK too, I'm not here to compel you to use the application. You could always create a "throwaway" yahoo or AOL account as an alternative to using your google or facebook logins if you prefer.

Yes, two in fact:
a) I don't want to store passwords and have another reason for hackers to target me, so instead use the oAuth protocol to manage all authentication for me instead. You sign in to (eg) google, google then tells my site you're who you say you are, and redirects you to aquarium manager, with your username which is then linked to an account and you can load up your tanks.
b) I personally don't like remembering yet another username/password combo, and suspect many other's don't either.
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It's a good reason. And openauth is pretty good. I'll give it a spin over the weekend and let you know